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#EndSARS: Another Family Drags CSP Afegbai Before Edo Panel, Demands N70m compensation

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5 years ago

January 21, 2021

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Aiguwuruo Osemwengie family, Thursday, dragged Chief Superintendent of Police, Carol Afegbai (rtd) before the Edo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry for victims of SARS and related abuses for ordering the shooting and killing of their son, Omosigho Sunny Osemwengie in June 16, 2013.

A Petition by their counsel, Idahosa Moses and titled “An appeal for justice and compensation over the extra judicial killing of one Mr. Omosigho Sunny Osemwengie by CSP Carol Afegbai (former DPO) Ogida Police division and her orderly, Mr. Amadin Idahosa”, said the deceased was shot and killed at a drinking spot over an argument that ensued between the owner of the restaurant known as “Madam Perfect” and the deceased at No 16 Ogiemudia Street, Off Igbinaduwa Street, off Ogida/Siluko road Benin City.

He said the deceased alleged that he found some black particles inside the drink that he bought from the operator of the restaurant and therefore he and others of his friends who were together at the restaurant insisted that they would not pay for the drinks.

Idahosa said they even suggested the place should be shutdown until the operator gets certification from the Edo State Consumer’s Protection Committee that was in operation in Benin City at that time led by one Dr. Mayor Onyuike

Idahosa said, angered by the suggestion to shutdown her restaurant, she quickly put a telephone call across to CSP Carol Afegbai, inviting her to the restaurant and that upon her arrival in company of her Orderly, Mr. Amadin Idahosa, she allegedly ordered the shooting of Mr. Omosigho Sunny Osemwengie, and that they watched until he bled to death.

The counsel begged the panel to invite the said Carol Afegbai and make her pay for her atrocities, noting that she has a perchant for killing innocent citizens.

The counsel also alleged that the sudden death of Omosigho resulted in the death of his father who could no longer survive the trauma of losing his eldest son.

He, however, asked for the compensation of N70 million to assuage the pains of the deceased family.

Addressing Journalists on whether the said Carol would honour the panel’s invitation, chairman of the panel, Justice Ada Ehigiamusoe (Rtd), said the panel is relying on the media to serve her as her last house address is unknown.

“The problem we have now, we don’t have last place of her house address and we can’t be able to reach her. So, we have to result to the media which is a substituted service to inform her.

“So, we appeal to the media to make a very cogent and bold announcement to Carol Afegbai and that wherever she is, that there is an accusation of murder, extra judicial killing.

“So, we appeal, please, use your media to reach out to her. So, we will take it as good and proper service on her. If she appears, okay and if she doesn’t, we will still take it either she has lost interest and all the same, we still have to look at the evidence and make the proper recommendation”, she said.

Recall that the panel had earlier ordered the arrest of the said Carol Afegbai for failing to appear before it.

The said Carol later went to the court to restrain the panel for going on with its probe on her.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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13 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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35 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.

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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.

The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.

At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.

Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.

Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.

“Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.

“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.

This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”

“Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

“By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.

Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.